The City of Washington curbside yard waste collection started March 21st. Yard waste will be collected west of 2nd Ave on Thursdays and east of 2nd Ave on Tuesdays. The routes will come to a close on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. The City allows standard, biodegradable, self-standing yard waste bags; plastic bags are not allowed. Tree trimmings, brush, and twigs will be collected if properly bundled. A maximum of 3 bundles will be collected per collection day. Larger quantities of branches are considered commercial and are the responsibility of the owner. Residents are allowed to carefully burn dry leaves and twigs on their private property only. City ordinance prohibits the burning of any trash, garbage, and green or damp yard waste. Residents are welcome to haul and dispose of their yard waste and brush at the Yard Waste Center located next to the Waste Water Treatment Plant at 1065 W. Buchanan St. There are two piles of yard waste. One pile is for tree branches and the other is for yard and garden waste. If you bring yard waste in plastic bags, remember to dump out the contents and take the bags with you.